jeffmoses

iTrader: (3)

Hi,

Got problems with it cutting out.

If i unplug Idle Control Valve it ticks over (but higher than usual).

Is it safe to drive around with it unplugged until I can source replacement ?

(hoping it is just this...)

All the best,

Jeff

SLAB

iTrader: (77)

I wouldn't if it was mine, sort the problem first.
Have one if you need one what color yours

jeffmoses

iTrader: (3)

Hi,

It's this type http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...ht_1518wt_1351

1999

Need car as don't have a back up...

All the best,

Jeff

wr pete

iTrader: (1)

My 99 classic was ticking over low and cutting out, it turned out to be the maf sensor not the idle valve

jeffmoses

iTrader: (3)

Hopefully getting idle control valve and maf sensor of a trader here.

Is it safe to drive with idle control valve unplugged until I replace ?

wr pete

iTrader: (1)

Not sure about it being safe, I'd not risk it. If you unplug, the check engine light will come on and the car will be in limp mode, so not a good idea to be honest, you could try cleaning the maf see if it improves the idle ? on my car the revs were hunting up and down at idle so if yours is the same it's prob the maf, 99 models are known for it.

jeffmoses

iTrader: (3)

Hi All,

For those interested or that have the same issue after replacing Idle Control Valve and MAF there was no difference.

Reset ECU yesterday morning and covered a fair few miles and all good so far

All the best,

Jeff

Jolly Green Monster

iTrader: (4)

you need to reset the ecu after a maf change..

tom-r33

iTrader: (2)

mine runs without an idle control valve (it hit the bonnet when i reversed the plenum and it's ugly!) i've put a blanking plate over the hole in the inlet where it was. i control idle the old fashion way of adjusting the throttle cable! ha!
engine warning light comes on but definatley doesn't go into limp mode

scoobydog63

iTrader: (4)

Do you definately need to reset the ecu after a change of maf on a newage and if so how would i go about doing that.

Ciaran

iTrader: (16)

Disconnect the battery for 5 mins

Galifrey

iTrader: (3)

http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...ledge/ECUReset

ECU reset instructions

L.J.F

iTrader: (31)

Newage cars can't have ecu reset by battery being disconnected, you will either need a laptop or a handheld job off eBay.

scoobydog63

iTrader: (4)

can anyone confirm whether i would need to reset the ecu on a newage car after a maf change?